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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.93, 4,695.89 and 2,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.93, 4,695.89 and 2,005.41 is: 2,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.93 : 4,695.89 = 2,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.93/4,695.89 = 2,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.93x = 4,695.89 × 2,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.93x = 9,417,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417,174.74/3,402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.37

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